1) Learn about the issue
Media attention on bullying and cyberbullying is increasing rapidly. The more informed and better educated you are, the more effective you can be in impacting the problem, “cyberbullying”, etc.
2) Walk the talk
Children learn many social cues from adults, parents/caregivers, and their peers. By modeling empathy, tolerance and respect in your actions and communication, you impart these values, and influence the attitudes and behaviors of your children.
3) Talk with your children
Often, if children are involved in bullying as either targets or aggressors, they are reluctant to talk about it. Ask your children about their social experience at school, especially if they seem withdrawn or are exhibiting unusual changes in their mood or behavior.
4) Monitor your child online
Cyberbullying is the fastest growing type of peer-on-peer mistreatment today. It is important for parents to be able to monitor their children’s use of Facebook, MySpace and other social media sites, both at home and on mobile devices.
5) Understand your school’s policies
Rules, procedures and policies regarding bullying vary greatly from district to district. Many states have enacted anti-bullying legislation, but implementation at the school site may be lacking. Speak with school officials and your school board about what policies they have in place and what programs they have implemented to address bullying and cyberbullying.
6) Identify and build alliances in your community
Local service clubs, PTA’s, local government and businesses can be a source of support and funding for bullying and cyberbullying prevention programs like Safe School Ambassadors. Working with the various stakeholders in your community is an effective way to build a coalition and create safer school climates.
7) Advocate for safer schools
Write a letter to the editor of your local paper, attend or join your local PTA or school board, or start a community group dedicated to addressing bullying and cyberbullying at your local schools.
8) Join our “Waking Up Courage” Community Online
Every week we share tools, inspiration and the latest news on waking up courage and the anti-bullying movement.
9) Sponsor a workshop
Community Matters offers Parent Workshops that provide parents and guardians with an understanding of what bullying is today, the social, emotional and financial costs to students, parents and schools, and communication tips to effectively support children and teens.
10) Sponsor Safe School Ambassadors® (SSA) at a school
Many schools have the desire to provide proven effective school climate improvement programs like Safe School Ambassadors®, but lack the funding to implement them. By sponsoring SSA at your local school or alma mater, you can create positive change by reducing bullying and cyberbullying, creating a climate of safety, inclusiveness and respect.
11) Support Community Matters financially
Community Matters welcomes donations of any amount to help provide its programs and services to schools in need.
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MANILA, Philippines – “Every Filipino child must be protected,” Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Bro. Armin Luistro stressed following the signing Friday by DepEd of the Implementing Rules and Regulation of Republic Act No. 10627, otherwise known as the Anti-Bullying Act of 2013.
“The Anti-Bullying Act is part of our child protection policy,” Luistro said in his address during the signing ceremony on Dec. 13 at BulwaganngKatarunganDepEd Complex on Meralco Ave., Pasig City.
Secretary Luistro said anti-bullying acts include cyber-bullying aside from inflicting physical harm to the child and utterance of slanderous statements or accusations which causes the victim undue emotional distress such as the use of profanities, name-calling and commenting negatively on the victims’ looks, clothes and body.
Bullying would also include social bullying which refers to any deliberate, repetitive and aggressive social behavior intended to hurt others or belittle any individual or group and gender-based bullying that humiliates a person on the basis of their sexual orientation and gender identity.
The education secretary also noted that the Philippines is one of the first countries to implement an anti-bullying act in the world.
All public and private kindergarten, primary and secondary schools as well as alternative learning centers are mandated to adopt anti-bullying policies and establish intervention programs which include counseling, life skills training and other activities that will enhance the psychological, emotional and the psycho-social well-being of both the victim and the bully with the inclusion of all concerned parties such as bullies, victims, witnesses, parents, school officials as well as other persons that may be affected by the bullying incident, he said.
Schools must also impose disciplinary measures as part of their child protection policy against the perpetrators depending on the gravity and nature of the cases.
They may also refer the victims and bully to trained professionals outside the school such as social workers, guidance counselors, psychologists or child protection specialists for further assessment and appropriate intervention measures if necessary, Luistro said.
The law also states that the provisions of Republic Act 9344, or the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act, will apply in case bullying incidents result in serious physical injuries or death.
Private schools shall be given 30 days to comply with the policy and the DepEd may suspend or revoke the permit of a school in cases of noncompliance.
On the other hand, school personnel of public kindergarten, elementary or secondary schools who fail to conform to the act will be imposed sanctions in accordance with the Civil Service Rules and relevant issuances of the department, he said.
“Every Filipino child must be protected,” Department of Education Secretary Bro. Armin Luistro stressed following the signing yesterday by DepEd of the Implementing Rules and Regulation (IRRs) of Republic Act 10627, otherwise known as the Anti-Bullying Act of 2013.
“The Anti-Bullying Act is part of our child protection policy,” Luistro said in his address during the signing ceremony on Dec. 13 at BulwaganngKatarunganDepEd Complex on Meralco Avenue, Pasig City.
Luistro said Anti-Bullying Acts include cyber-bullying aside from inflicting physical harm to the child and utterance of slanderous statement or accusation which causes the victim undue emotional distress such as the use of profanities, name-calling and commenting negatively on the victims’ looks, clothes and body.
Bullying would also include social bullying which refers to any deliberate, repetitive and aggressive social behavior intended to hurt others or belittle any individual or group and gender-based bullying that humiliates a person on the basis of their sexual orientation and gender identity.
The Education secretary also noted that the Philippines is one of the first countries to implement an Anti-Bullying Act in the world.
All public and private kindergarten, primary and secondary schools as well as alternative learning centers are mandated to adopt anti-bullying policies and establish intervention programs which include counseling, life skills training and other activities that will enhance the psychological, emotional and the psycho-social well-being of both the victim and the bully with the inclusion of all concerned parties such as bullies, victims, witnesses, parents, school officials as well as other persons that may be affected by the bullying incident, he said.
Schools must also impose disciplinary measures as part of their child protection policy against the perpetrators depending on the gravity and nature of the cases. They may also refer the victims and bully to trained professionals outside the school such as social workers, guidance counselors, psychologists or child protection specialists for further assessment and appropriate intervention measures if necessary, Luistro said.
The law also states that the provisions of Republic Act 9344, or the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act, will apply in case bullying incidents result to serious physical injuries or death.
Private schools shall be given 30 days to comply with and the DepEd may suspend or revoke the permit of a school in cases of noncompliance.
On the other hand, school personnel of public kindergarten, elementary or secondary schools who fail to conform to the act will be imposed sanctions in accordance with the Civil Service Rules and relevant issuances of the department, he said. PN
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By: DELSAN D. LOPEZ | TEACHER III | LUZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | LIMAY,BATAAN
